Limestone

Diatomite

Properties of Limestone and Diatomite

Limestone

Diatomite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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115.00 N/mm²

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

2.3-2.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

2.49-2.51 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.91 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 11 (Overall)▶

0.90 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Limestone vs Diatomite Properties

Properties of Limestone and Diatomite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Limestone vs Diatomite properties, get to know more about Limestone Definition and Diatomite Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Limestone and Diatomite.